Graduate Assistant - Student Government, Inc.
Graduate Assistantship – Student Government, Inc.
Department: Student Government, Inc,
Position Title: Graduate Assistant
Supervisor Name & Title: David Gachigo, Sr. Associate Dean of Students
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Provost Tracking #: FY26-SA-41
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled full-time (9+ credits) in an approved academic program (see below).
Must maintain good academic standing and meet the enrollment requirements.
Must commit to working 20 hours per week as part of the assistantship/fellowship.
Accepted Academic Programs
Liberal Arts, Business, Management, Communications
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist in managing Student Government, Inc. operations including organization budgets and mentoring.
Manage Student Government elections platforms and communications.
Coordinate check requisition process, including signatory completion by appropriate personnel including the Student Government Advisor, President, and Treasurer.
Thoroughly monitor and log Facilities and Security invoices so that Student Government, Inc. is appropriately charged for Student Government events and organizations events.
Maintain a log of all Special Allocation and Professional Development requisitions.
Serve as “front-line” assistance to the SGI Executive Board.
Assist the Advisor(s) with coordination of regular and special Student Government meetings, events, and functions.
Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with the University community, including faculty members, administrators, staff members and students.
Other duties as assigned by the SGI Advisor and/or SGI Student Life Assistant.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Enrolled in a full-time Master’s Degree Program
Preferred Qualifications
Programming experience, organizational skills, ability to work within budgets
Effective leadership and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
Tuition Remission:
$8,750 per semester covering tuition only.
Stipend (Fall through Spring)
$4,000 (Year 1)
This position is offered for one academic year only—Fall 2025 and Spring 2026—provided the student maintains full-time enrollment of at least 9 credits each semester.